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Serving millions of Medicare and Medicaid patients, Optum is the nation's largest health and wellness business and a vibrant, growing member of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses. We're also the career home for Nurse Practitioners who are eager to bring compassion and passion, energy and focus to their work every day. Join us and you'll discover a chance to build meaningful relationships with the patients, their families and the health care providers who are responsible for their care.

Identify diagnoses to be used in care management and active medical management in the furtherance of treatment

Formulate a list of current and past medical conditions using clinical knowledge and judgment and the findings of your assessment

Communicate findings in your assessment that will be used to inform the PCP of potential gaps in care

Educate members on topics such as disease process, medication and compliance

Comply with all HIPAA regulations and maintain security of protected health information (PHI)

Since this position involves in-home visits, the ability to work autonomously and extensive travel will be required. You should also be comfortable working with geriatric patients who have a variety of health complications.

Required Qualifications

Active, unencumbered license to practice nursing in the assigned state

Nurse Practitioner Certification from either the ANCC, AANP or AACN as Adult, Geriatric, Family or Acute Care NP

1+ year of clinical experience in highest level of education OR 3+ years of experience as a Registered Nurse

Access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to client and/or patient sites within a designated area

Ability to obtain DEA licensure/prescriptive authority post-hire in states where applicable

Ability to spend at least 1 hour with a member in their home, which may be in understaffed or remote areas, in the presence of pets or individuals who are tobacco users

Ability to lift a 30 pound bag in and out of car and to navigate stairs and a variety of dwelling conditions and configurations

Excellent administrative and organizational skills and the ability to effectively communicate with seniors and their families

Computer literate and able to navigate the internet

Transforming health care and millions of lives as a result starts with the values you embrace and the passion you bring to achieve your life's best work.(sm)

**PLEASE NOTE** The sign on bonus is only available to external candidates. Candidates who are currently working for a UnitedHealth Group, UnitedHealthcare or a related entity in a full time, part time, or per diem basis ("Internal Candidates") are not eligible to receive a sign on bonus.